Michpatei HaChalom

The definitive work on the mitzvot between man and his neighbor.

For this is the purpose of God's 613 commandments: to found society on mutual trust and honesty so that peace may prevail. The Vilna Gaon goes further: "The essential reason for man's existence is the continuous improvement of his moral qualities. Without this, what is the point of living?"

In every situation, there are laws stipulating how to act or speak. These halakhot are often overlooked, but their necessity is imperative; their neglect led to the destruction of the Second Temple and the current Exile.

- In what cases should we judge our neighbor favorably?
- Should we always forgive our aggressor?
- Can we say Lashon Hara about a Shidduch?
- When is the right time to visit a sick person?
- How to welcome a guest
- What salary is intended for someone who does not respond to a provocation?

The Chief Rabbis greatly encourage the study of this book, stating that "Whoever studies these laws methodically will derive great benefit from them," because it is by eradicating "Given Hatred" that we will witness the construction of the 3rd Temple.


APPROVALS:
- HaGaon Rav Mikhael Yehuda Lefkovitz z'l
- HaGaon Rav Asher Weiss
- HaGaon Rav Nathan Tzvi Finkel z'l
- HaGaon Rav 'Haim Pin'has Scheinberg z'l
- HaGaon Rav Yaakov Moshe Hillel


* Author: Rav Its'hak Silver
* 421 pages